NT-1 Streaming Music Server

A Clock System from the Flagship

With dual clock modes, the NT-1's clock system is built for precision. In internal mode, a femtosecond clock drives the RF synthesizer for a highly stable, ultra-low-phase-noise audio clock output. In external mode, an incoming clock signal becomes the reference, with the synthesizer outputting a phase-synchronized clock of equal precision. Paired with the Matrix Audio SC-1 Audio Grade Clock, the NT-1's performance ceiling rises further–and the soundstage it feeds your downstream components become wider, deeper, and more precisely resolved.

Pure USB Transmission with Multiple Digital Outputs

While the Matrix Audio NT-1 doesn't have a built-in DAC, the USB DAC interface is worth raving about. Dual USB 3.0 ports provide flexible connectivity for external drives, CD ripping, or other USB-supported components, while the dedicated DAC output features full electrical isolation; ground is separated from the device chassis with dedicated noise optimization on the transmission path. It's powered by its own independent winding from the toroidal transformer, completely isolated from the digital supply. Noise introduced at the USB stage is one of the most common weak points in a transport chain; the NT-1 addresses it at both the electrical and power supply level, keeping the noise floor at its absolute minimum for both PCM and DSD transmission.

Optica, coaxial, AES/EBU, and IIS-LVDS outputs cover every connection type your DAC or amplifier might require. For active speakers with digital inputs, the NT-1's digital volume control removes the need for a separate speaker controller.

The NT-1's expandable SFP module lets you add optical fiber or additional Ethernet ports as your setup requires. When paired with a Matrix Audio audio-grade network switch, like the SS-1 Pro, the connection becomes more stable and optimized specifically for Hi-Fi streaming demands.